Cafeteria
New York, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 97 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
Cafeteria is a platform that connects teens with brands for paid conversations and content creation opportunities. The platform enables teenagers to earn money by discussing and engaging with brands they choose.
Founders & leadership
Cafeteria was founded in 2023 by Rishi Malhotra.
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Rishi MalhotrainFounder & CEO [cafeteria]
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2024–2025
▶$3MraisedJul 2024 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3MraisedJul 2024 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rishi MalhotraExecutive Officer
- Amount sold
- $3M
- First sale
- Jul 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶Undisclosed amountofferedJun 2024 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedJun 2024 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rishi MalhotraExecutive Officer
- First sale
- May 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapGrubhub20 shared keywordsChicago-based online food ordering and delivery platform, formerly NYSE-listed, now owned by Marc Lore's Wonder Group.
Toast17 shared keywordsToast provides a restaurant management platform combining point-of-sale hardware (Flex POS, Toast Go 3 handheld) with software tools for online ordering, payroll, and other operations. It serves restaurants and restaurateurs across the food service industry.
Uber Eats12 shared keywordsEasiest way for consumers and businesses to order food from favorite local eateries
Eater10 shared keywordsEater is a food and dining media publication producing restaurant guides, maps, videos, and articles covering where to eat across cities in the US and beyond. It covers dining out, groceries and retail, and local food scenes for readers and diners.
Companies competing with Cafeteria for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cafeteria do?
- Cafeteria is a platform that connects teens with brands for paid conversations and content creation opportunities. The platform enables teenagers to earn money by discussing and engaging with brands they choose.
- Who founded Cafeteria?
- Cafeteria was founded by Rishi Malhotra in 2023.
- Who are Cafeteria's investors?
- Cafeteria's investors include Listen Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Imaginary Venture Capital.
- How much funding has Cafeteria raised?
- Cafeteria has disclosed $3M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Cafeteria headquartered?
- Cafeteria is headquartered in New York, US.



